Humanoid Robotics Program
From Humanoid Robotics to Real-World AI Solutions
A project-based robotics program for motivated high school and college students who want to explore humanoid robots, AI, mechanical design, electronics, software, and innovation.
👩‍💻 Who Should Join?

This program is designed for:

  • High school students interested in robotics, AI, engineering, or research
  • College students seeking hands-on robotics experience
  • Students preparing for competitions, research projects, or future STEM applications
  • Makers who want to build real intelligent robotic systems

Program Overview

Phase 1​
Rebuild & Understand the Humanoid Robot

Students begin by rebuilding and studying the Toddler Bot / humanoid robot platform. They learn how a robot is designed, assembled, wired, programmed, and controlled.

Students will learn:

  • Mechanical structure and CAD design

  • Electronics, sensors, motors, and wiring

  • Robot control and motion planning

  • AI modeling and perception basics

  • Loco-manipulation: moving while interacting with the world

Goal: Build a strong foundation in full-stack robotics.

Summer Session: June – August (3 months)

  • Coach Sessions: 2 sessions per week. 3 hours per session

  • Extra Team Meet/Work sessions: at least 1 session per week

  • Tuition: $2600 

  • Materials fee: $2000 

Please apply via the form first. We will contact you for an interview and coordinate the specific meeting time accordingly. 👇

Apply via the form
Phase 2
Real-World Problem Solving

Students move from learning components to designing complete robotic solutions for real-life problems.

They will identify a problem, design a system, build a prototype, and test their robot in realistic scenarios.

Example project directions:

  • Robot that carries and delivers objects
  • Robot that opens doors or drawers
  • Assistive robot for home or school tasks
  • Smart warehouse or inspection robot
  • Robot that combines walking, sensing, and manipulation

Goal: Turn robotics knowledge into practical engineering solutions.

Phase 3
 Innovation, Research & Patent Thinking

Students refine their Phase 2 project into an original innovation. They will analyze what makes their solution unique and learn how engineers protect ideas through documentation and intellectual property.

Students will create:

  • Working prototype demo
  • Engineering documentation
  • Research-style project report
  • Innovation proposal
  • Optional provisional patent concept draft

Goal: Move from building robots to creating original technology.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will have:

  • Built and tested a humanoid robotics system
  • Designed a real-world robotics solution
  • Learned AI, software, electronics, and mechanical integration
  • Created a portfolio-ready engineering project
  • Developed research, innovation, and patent-thinking skills

Team Mentors

Coach Hardeep

STEM/Robotics Teacher

A highly experienced STEMeducator with a background in mechanical design and programming, specializing in robotics, coding, and engineering design for K–12 students.Skilled in professional tools such as Onshape, Fusion 360, and SolidWorks, and is well known for mentoring students in robotics competitions—helping them turn ideas into real, working projects.

He focuses on helping learners bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Driven by the philosophy that learning should be interactive and enjoyable, I strive to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for STEM in every student.

Coach Armando

STEM/Robotics Teacher

Mechanical Engineer |
VEX Robotics Expert
From Theory to Competition Mastery

  • Mechanical Engineering M.S. (San José State, UC Riverside)
  • Years of VEX V5 Design & Build Experience
  • Guides Students from Basic Skills to Advanced Engineering

Why Parents Love Him: Coach Armando isn’t just a teacher—he’s a mentor who turns young learners into real engineering thinkers. With a strong mechanical background and a passion for system-level design, he helps kids understand not just how to build, but why designs work.

Teacher Abdul

Physicist ‧ Engineer ‧ Educator

As a Ph.D. physicist (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) specializing in optics and materials science, I engineer high-power UV lasers by day and design analog circuits by night. My teaching philosophy centers on deep inquiry: I ask questions that illuminate what students already know, evaluate their understanding, and connect complex concepts through language they naturally grasp. With experience tutoring high school and college students, I bridge cutting-edge science with relatable learning — turning curiosity into clarity.

Coach Frank

AI Engineering

Senior AI engineer specializing in edge AI, LLM compilation and optimization, robotics systems across VEX IQ, VRC, and humanoid platforms. Directs Ustar’s humanoid robotics program, integrating AI, software, and hardware to develop real-world intelligent systems.

Coach Preethi

Robotics Teacher

Coach Preethi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and has professional experience as a Software Engineer in leading tech companies. Passionate about teaching, she enjoys helping students develop problem-solving and logical thinking skills through programming in languages such as Python, C, C++, and Java.

Cupertino/San Jose Site: 1340 S De Anza Blvd suite 104, 102 San Jose, CA 95129

Los Altos/MV site: 858 University Ave, Los Altos, 94024


Email: onsite@loveustar.com, teachers@loveustar.com
Phone: (408)352-5488 or (408)630-1162

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